Arnold Wilson, M.D., of Scarsdale Honored by UJA-Federation of New York

UJA-Federation of New York honored Scarsdale resident Arnold Wilson, M.D., attending physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at its Montefiore Medical Center & Albert Einstein College of Medicine Division annual reception on November 16, 2014, at Wave Hill in Riverdale, New York. Edward Burns, M.D., executive dean of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, presented Dr. Wilson with his award in recognition of his commitment to philanthropy. Dr. Wilson has served as chair of UJA-Federation’s Montefiore-Einstein Campaign for more than a decade.

Dr. Wilson came to Montefiore Medical Center in 1994 when he joined the Central Bronx Orthopedic Group. In 2005, he established Wilson Orthopaedics, specializing in joint reconstruction, sports medicine, and physical therapy. At the beginning of his career, he learned the most advanced, least invasive surgical techniques during a sports medicine and knee reconstruction fellowship at the Insall Scott Kelly Institute. Dr. Wilson is a faculty member at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and New York University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed his orthopaedic residency at Catholic Medical Center.

The event also recognized Riverdale resident Shalom Kalnicki, M.D., chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology.

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